a history of emo music and how it changed society
"Music leaves its mark on the world by touching the hearts and minds of its creators and listeners, 'From the Basement' . . . explores that connection in the world of emo music at the start of the twenty-first century and delves into how that music defined a generation. Through insightful interviews with some of the leasing voices of the genre, Markarian details the history of where 'emo' came from, what it did for pop culture, how it influenced the mental health landscape, and exactly what it means to be an emo kid"--Back cover.
